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Newbie’s Guide to Westlake Area Restaurants for Families

January 11, 2019 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Family-friendly Restaurants in Westlake Austin

Jack Allen’s Kitchen is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in the Westlake area of Austin (Credit: Kenny Braun)

Guest article by Mandy Heintzelman Smith

When my husband and I visited Austin from Los Angeles to look at homes before our move, we searched for a neighborhood close to downtown. At the same time, we wanted a big back yard and an amazing school district. When we found our beautiful, old home in Westlake, we knew we were in the right neighborhood for our young family. The bonus surprise is how much we enjoy Westlake’s local restaurants. Here’s a newbie’s guide to our favorite Austin-based restaurants for families in the Westlake area. [Read more…]

Ciclo Restaurant Dances With Latin Flavor Downtown

November 28, 2018 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Ciclo is located inside The Four Seasons Hotel downtown (Credit: Galdones Photography)

Introducing Ciclo restaurant and neighboring Live Oak inside Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin! Ciclo is the latest concept from world-renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval, led by Chef de Cuisine James Flowers (TRIO, Wink, Asti Trattoria, Cipollina).

Ciclo and Live Oak dance with Latin flavor, with the latter taking menu inspiration from Guadalajara, Mexico. I had the pleasure of experiencing both concepts. The way they complement each other makes Four Seasons a superb destination for dinner and drinks.
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Komé Sushi Kitchen Offers Delicious Home-style Japanese Food

November 20, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Komé Sushi Kitchen is known for a great selection of sushi and delicious Japanese cuisine (Credit: Komé Sushi Kitchen)

From lunch to dinner, you’ll want to try everything on Komé Sushi Kitchen’s menu. Part of a growing restaurant group in Austin, this Austin-based eatery its tin the Daruma Ramen and Sa-Tén Coffee and Eats family.

Learn why this hot spot should be the next to try on your restaurant list!

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El Gran Lechón Nights at Buenos Aires Bring Argentinian Grill Secrets to Austin

November 14, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Guerrero-Smith and her team butcher a freshly roasted pig for the Wednesday night special

Buenos Aires Café, an east side favorite known for exquisite Argentian cuisine, now offers weekly El Gran Lechón Nights.

While the cozy cafe offers a popular platter of traditional grilled meats, “De la parilla,” the whole roasted pig feast prepared for El Gran Lechón Nights is a whole entity unto itself. You can taste it for yourself every Wednesday night at Buenos Aires. [Read more…]

Moviehouse Elevates the Cinema Experience With Comfort, Cuisine, and Care

November 12, 2018 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Moviehouse & Eatery’s Southwest Bowl adds a touch of spice to a sizable portion of chicken, rice, and veggies
(Credit: Bill Tucker)

Love you to pieces, Amazon Prime, but there’s something magical about going to the movies. Whether it’s the communal experience of watching a film with a large audience or the sheer size of the screen, “Netflix and chill” will never fully replace the old school theater experience.

But the formula can always be improved upon. By combining the comforts of home with top-notch eats and a cinema experience that rivals the best in the industry, Moviehouse & Eatery is rapidly becoming Austin’s new go-to for a dine-in movie going experience. [Read more…]

ThoroughBread Bakes Loaves to Love in South Austin

November 6, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Ryan Goebel Kneading Bread at ThoroughBread Austin

Ryan Goebel kneads the bread you need in your life (Credit: Sara Strick)

Wholesome. That’s the word that rose to mind when I walked into south Austin’s newest bakery, ThoroughBread. ThoroughBread’s doughy delights were once available only by special delivery, or at coffee shop pop-ups hosted by Spokesman and Once Over.

Now baker and owner Ryan Goebel has opened the dearest little bread and cookie shop for Austinites to enjoy. [Read more…]

5 Austin Donut Shops That’ll Make Your Eyes Glaze Over

November 5, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Box full of delicious Austin donuts from Mrs. Johnson’s Bakery

Whoever thought of deep frying dough and adding glaze did us all a favor. Glazed, plain, sprinkles or none, every form of this carby goodness is mouth-watering. Donuts have found a home in Austinite tummies. Here are our favorite Austin donut shops to satisfy your cravings! [Read more…]

Kimchi Jon’s Korean Street Food Expands From Pop-ups to East Sixth Trailer

October 22, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Korean Street Food in Austin at Kimchi Jon's

Kimchi pancake at Kimchi Jon’s on East Sixth Street

Noticing a new food trailer on your block is like seeing a new neighbor moving in. Questions flood your mind. When should I introduce myself? Will I be stopping by often? Does this unformed relationship have long-term potential? Can they cook?

When I saw Kimchi Jon’s parked in front of Zilker Brewing Company on East Sixth Street in August, I was excited to have Korean food so close by. I was hopeful that “Jon” could deliver on supplying one of my favorite cuisines. [Read more…]

5 Dessert Food Trucks in Austin to Make Your Sweet Tooth Ache

October 2, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Are you drooling yet? (Credit: Brooke Lark)

Austin is scattered with food trucks and truck parks in almost every corner. From Discada’s one-of-a-kind tacos to Dee Dee‘s mouth-watering sticky mango rice, these trucks serve almost every cuisine imaginable. But did you know dessert is covered, too? We’ve combed the city to come up with this list of five food trucks where dessert steals the show!

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Dolce Bacio Food Truck Creates Authentic Italian Gelato for Austin

September 24, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Francesca Cavallari’s love for natural ingredients brings colorful scoops to life (Credit: Dolce Bacio)

Those who can recognize the “real deal” when it comes to gelato are typically the ones who grew up with it. Francesca Cavallari and Dante Scarano not only grew up with gelato, but went to school to master the art of making it. And luckily for us, the duo recently opened a truck in East Austin, dishing out some seriously mind-blowing flavors of the popular Italian dessert. [Read more…]

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